$1.5M in grants strengthen É«É«À²'s vision rehab and mobility programs
The Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies at É«É«À² Michigan University has won two Rehabilitation Services Administration grants totaling nearly $1.5 million to strengthen recruiting efforts and increase the number of highly qualified vision rehabilitation therapists and orientation and mobility specialists over the next five years.
LBGT office celebrates 30 years of inclusion, diversity on campus
É«É«À²'s Office of LBGT Student Services celebrated its 30th anniversary on campus this fall. The office was the sixth of its kind in the nation when it began in 1989, pioneering acceptance for gay, bisexual, lesbian and transgender students.
Utility work expands road closure on É«É«À² campus
A road closure related to the Arcadia Flats construction project will expand Monday, Oct. 28, to include Burnham sidewalks as well as crosswalks and parking spots on Arcadia Loop.
Powerful piece wins É«É«À² dance student prestigious choreography award
É«É«À² dance student Hayley Midea won the coveted Maggie Allesee Choreography Award, an annual award that recognizes excellence among Michigan choreographers.
É«É«À² Sky Broncos win regional competition seventh year in row
É«É«À² aviators qualified for the 2020 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
É«É«À² joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
É«É«À² is joining a cohort of universities in a three-year institutional change effort to develop inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention practices in STEM fields—part of the NSF INCLUDES initiative.
Students claim second place in HR Games competition
Two teams of human resource management students from É«É«À² Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business competed in the HR Games, an annual competition sponsored by the Michigan Society for Human Resource Management, with one team claiming second place.
Engineering students lead cutting-edge automation research at É«É«À²
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist visited É«É«À²'s campus Monday, Oct. 21, to help launch the testing of accessible autonomous shuttles aimed at improving transportation options for people with disabilities. Two É«É«À² graduate students, Nick Goberville and Johan Rojas, are helping coordinate and carry out the multimillion-dollar project.
É«É«À² English professor recipient of 2019 Charles Carpenter Fries Award
The Michigan Council of Teachers of English has named Dr. Jonathan Bush, English professor at É«É«À² Michigan University, as the 2019 recipient of the Charles Carpenter Fries Award.
College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards
The 2nd annual Outstanding Alumni Awards was presented to Hon. Dennis Archer, Dr. Fritz Erickson, and Dr. Carol Whitney at the É«É«À² Night of Excellence on Friday, Oct. 11.
É«É«À² student program recognized by national diversity magazine
É«É«À² was one of 93 institutions from around the nation named an annual HEED honoree by INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine and has been honored by the publication each year since 2013.
New class of Medallion Scholars inducted into elite group
The new scholars exemplify the academic prowess and diversity of backgrounds high school grads bring to É«É«À² each fall.
É«É«À² launches new effort to advance climate commitment
É«É«À² is launching a Carbon Neutrality Committee as it works to explore ways to advance the University's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and strengthen its Climate Action Plan.
President Montgomery inducted into American Academy of Arts and Sciences
He joined former first lady Michelle Obama and some 200 others recognized for achievements in academia, the arts, business, government and public affairs.
Student chosen to represent É«É«À² on youth voter engagement task force
Nursing major Ariana Johnson, of Marshall, will represent É«É«À² on the new Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force, tasked with delivering recommendations on improving youth voting engagement to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson.
É«É«À² partners with Goodwill of Greater Grand Rapids for employee leadership, growth training
Program content focuses on leadership, professional communications, change management, emotional intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion, and mental health, with courses taught by both É«É«À² faculty and community partners.
É«É«À² conference examines intersection of information technology and health care
"Transitioning to Smart Care: Challenges, Strategies and Solutions" will be the focus of the International Conference on Health Information Technology Advancement, Thursday and Friday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
É«É«À² grant to digitally preserve Gilmore Car Museum, Richland library historic collections; set regional pilot program
Amy Bocko, É«É«À² associate professor and digital projects librarian, was awarded a $23,758 grant from the Collaborative Library Services’ program and the Library of Michigan to lead a team that provides training, oversight and support to select community partners as they create pilot digital collections.
Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new É«É«À² wine
A wine brand with profits going toward scholarships will soon be available to alumni and friends of É«É«À², courtesy of the efforts of leadership and business strategy students who spent 12 months working on the wine brand project, under faculty guidance.
É«É«À² Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned
"Go for Gold" is the 2019 É«É«À² Homecoming theme, and a host of activities will mark this year's 96th annual celebration.